Mission Drift
"Provides infrastructure and funding for a seasonal pops orchestra and a studio film orchestra, connecting people from all walks of life through the unifying language of music."
— Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
What does this mean?
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
The Path Forward
The Lodestar
A radical recommitment to the core mission. It requires the organization to gain the strength to say 'no' to restricted funding that pulls them away from their true purpose.
Demonstrated Impact
- 1,061 patrons at Inaugural concert
Title
Representative Institutions
Institutional Epochs
Historical Performance
| Year | Revenue | Top Comp | Comp % Rev | Score | Phase Label | Outlook | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hidden | Hidden | — | — | Unknown | — | |
| 2023 | Hidden | Hidden | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Recovery | |
| 2021 | — | — | — | 29 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2020 | — | — | — | 46 | Fragile | Recovery | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | 19 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Recovery | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Stable Watch | |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 33 | Critical Intervention Needed | Decline Risk | |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 37 | Financially Distressed | Decline Risk | |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 41 | Financially Distressed | Stable Watch |
Officer compensation history
Tax year 2026
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Allen Fox | Board President | — | ||
| Blair Applegate | Board President | — | ||
| Mike Rice | Board Member | — | ||
| Erland Wittig | Treasurer | — | ||
| Jasmine Bryant | Secretary | — | ||
| Kevin Babuder | Board Member | — | ||
| Thomas Arden Franklin | Board Member | — |
Tax year 2021
| Name | Title | Phone | Compensation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Allen Fox | Board President | — | ||
| Blair Applegate | Board President | — | ||
| Mike Rice | Treasurer | — | ||
| Erland Wittig | Board Member | — | ||
| Karin Chafetz | Secretary | — |
Score breakdown
The three components combine into a single 0–100 score weighted as shown. Full methodology →
Peer comparison
Compared to 829 other orgs in CA with NTEE prefix A6.
Most-divergent component: financial score sits 33 points below the peer median (0 vs. 33).
5-year trend: Mission Drift
Highly volatile revenue swings year over year paired with fluctuating Program Scores. The organization is constantly pivoting to chase restricted grant funding rather than building a sustainable core.
What's driving this score
- All-volunteer org with no paid officers — governance signal is neutral (default 50), not absent.
- Financial resilience score in the bottom quartile — reserves and liabilities ratios warrant review.
What would change this score
The two changes that would most improve this score:
- Build cash reserves to at least 3 months of operating expenses — moves financial resilience score meaningfully (~10 points).
Improving governance is a board decision. These are the levers.